Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: Journey to the Summit

By Ana María Vázquez, Jennings Dean, Ana Maria Vasquez

Pier Giorgio Frassati lived only twenty-four short years, but he lived them to the fullest. His student escapades, prankster antics, athletic achievements, social justice activism, and dedication to helping the poor combine to make this amazing young man an "avalanche of life." Kids will be able to relate to this adventurous young adult, and learn one of his life principles: "Life must be lived well, following true and sound principles. It's never enough to simply get along."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819811653
• ISBN13: 9780819811653
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Pauline Books & Media
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.5" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A Great Role Model for Boys/Men!

Pier Giorgio Frassati accomplished SO much within his 24 years on earth... you'll have to read this book to find out his accomplishments. ;) I absolutely enjoyed reading this book & was very happy to find this book to read on him! I definitely recommend this book to all boys and men, especially young men. Pier was very athletic & loved his sports, as many boys do! GREAT BOOK TO HAVE ON YOUR BOOKSHELF!!!!

A Great Read for Teen Men

Parents of boys interested in sports and thinking manliness and Godliness don't mix, owe it to their sons to introduce them to the life of Pier Giorgio Frassati. Though a continent and a century removed, Pier Giorgio shared the same idealism, problems and interests as our own young people. His teenage years were interupted by World War I; his parents didn't understand him; he struggled with his studies. He loved to climb and ski and hike the mountains of Italy and sports were his passion. But his greater passions were the love of God as expressed in his daily attendance at Mass and all-night Adoration, and his special love of, and personal sacrifices for, the poor. At his death, at the age of 24, he was personally, finacially responsible for 120 poor families. No wonder, Pope John Paul II called him the "Man of the Beatitudes". His life is an incredible read for any young man.